Independance Day

What a beautiful July morning. The sky is clear, the air is somewhat cool and there is a covering of thin clouds. The sliding glass door is open enough that the dogs can go in and out of their own free will, thus enabling me to sit and type.
Cailtyn just wandered upstairs and is starting her routine of "getting ready" for the day. A bowl of cereal, a look in the mirror, a love on the dogs, a quick "hi" to dad and then she disappears behind her bedroom door. She will be riding on the Clearfield Idol Float today. I am sure it will take her longer than the hour and 15 minutes she has alotted herself to get ready. I could be suprised, it is a summer morning and anything is possible.
I must say it is wonderful to have EVERYONE home this morning. I loved days like this.
I thought I would take a minute and post some of the freedoms I am grateful for on this independance day.
1. Freedom of Religion- I can worship how or what I want. I am grateful for my testimony and the opportunities I have had to share it. I am grateful to have served a mission and to have been able to serve the Lord in other callings and capacities.
2. Freedom of Speech- Although I may not always like what others have to say, I respect the fact that they DO get to say it. Which means, I get to voice my opinion too. Sometimes this is a good thing and other times, it is not. Caitlyn has reminded me on occasion of the phrase we like to use "garnish thy thoughts uncessisingly"..simply put, what you think is what you speak.

I am grateful to live in the land of the Free. America. I am grateful to be able to celebrate the birth of our nation with family and friends.
I hope that none of us takes these freedoms for granted.



Enjoy your 4th!